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Modest Clothing for Women

International starlets walked the Red Carpet at this year’s Global Gift Gala recently held in London. In addition to raising money for women, children and families in need, the high profile charity event sets a standard in fashion that women everywhere can incorporate into their wardrobes, even when donning modest dresses.

France’s Laetitia Bleger, otherwise known as Miss Universe, was the cream of the crop in a cream-colored gown similar to this Camissa maxi dress. Captivating and demure, the formal is fully lined in soft crepe and crafted in stretch floral lace with a hint of sparkle. The pretty piece includes a modest round neckline, straight long sleeves, and an invisible rear zipper for ease of wear. If that’s not enough, it also comes with a coordinating soft chiffon scarf!

Both producer Storm Uechtritz and Rachel Stevens, a judge on Ireland’s version of The Voice, wore red frocks to the gala. A knockout choice for any function, the bold color can make you stand out too, especially in this Michel modest dress. The iridescent silk chiffon formal is hand pleated with asymmetrical panels at the fitted bodice which transition to a layered cascade skirt that is longer in the back to form a regal train. The maxi dress ensures maximum impact with its jeweled belt and matching silk chiffon hijab, while including unseen benefits such a rear invisible zipper, built in bra, and full lining.

TV star Eva Longoria attended the event in a blue gown designed by her friend Victoria Beckham. The look is echoed is this Seema maxi dress. Understated and elegant, theblue pleated bodice transitions to a simple gathered skirtlined in faux silk. While its lightweight chiffon fabric has a slight sheer shimmer, it is fully lined for opacity. The flattering formal is trimmed with a row of sparkling rhinestones along the notch neckline and includes full double layered bell style chiffon sleeves with pleating detail across the elbow. However you look at it, this is a winner—from the rear invisible zipper to the dyed to match hijab with silver embroidered edging on all four sides.

Not to be outdone, Victoria Beckham struck a stunning pose in a slim-fitted black gown similar to this shapely Maria maxi dress. On the surface, the flattering formal features hand beading accents along the scalloped boat neck, an Empire waist with pleating and a stretch lace bodice that transitions to a silk satin skirt.The long dress’s hidden treasures include an invisible rear zipper, built in bra, and full lining. But best of all, this elegant ensemble includes a matching oblong solid silk chiffon scarf!

Modest Islamic Clothing by Artizara

As the seasons start to change so should your wardrobe—especially if you’re headed back to school. Whether enrolled in education, teaching courses or picking up the kids from class, Muslim women will make the grade when they balance style with savings.

Look, feel and be smart in this pretty periwinkle Fareesa with two-tone woven accents. The breezy basic boasts antique bronze buttons, raglan sleeves, and inverted box pleats that allow fora loose shape. Best of all, the long tunic is just $20, marked down from $39!

Make the fashion honor roll in this modest Amina knit dress with back zipper.The soft turtleneck sweater keeps you feeling cozy while the full skirt with zigzag pattern keeps you looking fab. Simply pair with your favorite leggings and printed hijab for A+ appeal. You’ll also save more than 50% since this adorable frock was $46 but is now available for only $20!

Teach the class about class in this chic Elisabeth long tunic with raglan sleeves and pin-tucks around the band collar. Fun and energetic, the ikat print is a great update on ourpopular Prima tunic. It also offers rear darts for shaping and a discounted price (from $39 to $20) for savings!

Nothing says stylish student more than pleats, and this Fyza features a front and back pleated yoke in ivory that transitions to a paneled skirt with inverted box pleats.The smart staple also includes mother of pearl buttons and longsleeveswhich gather at the functional cuff. Accessorize with a coordinated scarf or a patterned shawl, and take advantage of the amazing price: now $20, from $59!

Islamic women will pass with flying colors when wearing this Sahar button front floral. Marked down to $20 from $39,the retro-inspired long tunic boasts shiny mother of pearl buttons, a curved shirt tail hem, and easy to roll up cuffs. If that’s not enough, the playful printed poly fabric is breathable yet fully opaque—and totally fun!

New York’s Costume Institute will soon present Jacqueline de Ribes: The Art of Style at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Anna Wintour Costume Center from November 19, 2015 through February 21, 2016.

Celebrating one of the most original fashion personas of the 20th century, the exhibition will feature 60 haute couture and ready-to-wear ensembles primarily from the personal archive of style icon Countess Jacqueline de Ribes. Dating from 1959 to the present, the display will include pieces by Giorgio Armani, Bill Blass, Ralph Lauren, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, and others such as Jacqueline de Ribes herself.

While Muslim fashionistas of today can appreciate the de Ribes style, most of them cannot don haute couture. Fortunately, there are online shops that carry similarly styled yet more affordably-priced modest dresses. See for yourself as we compare the Countess’s collection with the following Islamic ensembles from Artizara.

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL

There’s scarcely a difference between the de Ribes velveteen gown with contrasting silk sleeves and Artizara’s timeless black maxi dress with iridescent chiffon overlay and straight sleeves in faux raw silk. The latter boasts a modest v-neckline and bodice bedecked with traditional hand embroidery by Palestinian women from a cooperative in Jenin. Each purchase of this heritage-rich abaya not only benefits the women economically but also helps preserve the ancient craft of these artisans!

PRETTY IN PINK

It’s almost like seeing double when looking at the Countess’s elegant magenta evening gown and this Abda Kundan formal with matching raspberry hijab. Inspired by traditional Indian jewelry, the maxi dress with bell-shaped sleeves features hand-sewn beading around and down the notch neckline. Its lightweight iridescent chiffon is stitched into slimming inverted pleats at the bodice to release into a full flowing and flattering skirt. Best of all, the body is lined in poly to give you both vibrant color and full opacity!

BACK IN BLACK

You’re guaranteed a dramatic entrance whether wearing the vintage de Ribes black velvet gown with sheer lace panels or this Camissa formal with coordinating soft chiffon scarf. Captivating and demure, Artizara’s abaya is crafted in a lovely stretch floral lace with a hint of sparkle and lined fully in soft tan crepe with rear invisible zipper for ease of wear and maximum fashion impact!

Through the decades, Jacqueline de Ribes came to define an effortless elegance and a sophisticated glamour. Now—with Artizara—so can you.

The color purple in all of its forms can uplift, calm and spirituality inspire those who see and wear it! Because it’s the combined color of red (which symbolizes love) and blue (which reflects wisdom), purple stands for justice, royalty, and plain old good fashion sense! Take a look at some of our favorite modest clothing produced in this pretty and powerful hue.

Amazing Abayas

Highly individual and sensitive women usually like purple—and this Liba long maxi dress. Practical and polished, this stylishly sensible shirtdress has all the right details for chic modest dressing, including soft shirt collar, concealed partial button placket, full roll-tab cuffsleeves, and inseam side pockets. Don’t worry about looking boxy, it includes a wide self fabric belt with antique silver tone buckle. Soft cascade adds just the right finishing touch to the simple A-line skirt and the soft, easy-care cotton blend fabric is smooth and opaque so there’s no need to layer!

If you’re looking for a modern take on traditional style, look to this Yasmeen long modest dress featuring lovely leaf-like embroidery with contrast outline cascades around the neckline and down the V-notch. In addition to its small mandarin collar, the abaya includes an inverted center pleat for extra movement. Its delicate iridescent chiffon adds a touch of glitz yet its fully lined in poly for an opaque finish. Best of all, the enticing ensemble includes a dyed to match hijab with contrast gold edges!

Handsome Hijabs

Muslim women who adore lavender typically seek culture and the refined things in life such as this soft chiffonwrap in chiffongeorgettefabric. Designed to shape and drape, the oblong hijab is generouslysizedto allow a variety of fashion options. Lightweight and breathable, the easycare scarf is made of machine wash fabric that wont discolor, fade or wear out— giving you years of use!

As mentioned, purple is associated with being regal which is very apparent in this stretch scarf featuring a detachable pendant encrusted with amber rhinestones and tiny colorful jewels. The removable flower gem threads through the crinkled cotton jersey fabric with a gold tone ring. Four additional removable gold rings are included to accent either side of the pendant, or to wrap the hijab in a variety of ways. Soft and comfortable, this non-slip wrap offers plenty of fashion flexibility!

To see more stylish selections in purple, plum, violet and lavender, check out the full collection of modest clothing at Artizara, your online abaya and hijab shop!